Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nice to Athens. Right-side seats offer superior scenery for the majority of the flight. The takeoff provides dramatic Alpine and Mediterranean views, and the flight path across the Ionian Sea and toward Greece keeps right-side passengers oriented toward the most visually interesting terrain, including the Greek islands and mainland mountains during descent.

During takeoff from Cote D Azur (NCE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Alpes-Maritimes and the Mediterranean coastline as the aircraft climbs southeastward from Nice. The Alps form a dramatic backdrop inland while the Côte d'Azur's rocky shores and small islands become visible below. Notable sights include: Alpes-Maritimes mountain range, Mediterranean Sea, Îles d'Hyères (Porquerolles, Port-Cros), Esterel Massif.

When landing at Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the approach to Athens, including the Saronic Gulf, the Athenian plain, and Mount Hymettus. The descent path typically brings the city and surrounding Attica region into clear view on the left side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Mount Hymettus, Saronic Gulf, Athenian plain and urban sprawl, Mount Penteli.

The flight from Cote D Azur (NCE) to Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Ionian Sea between mainland Greece and the Peloponnese. Notable features include the Ionian Islands (Corfu, Cephalonia, Zakynthos) visible on the left during the midpoint, the Greek mainland's western coastline, and the transition from the Ionian to the Aegean region. The Peloponnese's mountainous terrain becomes visible as the aircraft approaches Greek airspace, with Mount Parnassus and the central Greek highlands forming a backdrop before the final descent toward Athens.